Searchcompletion.com is a dubious search engine that spreads with the help of freeware packages and Complitly browser extension. Thus, it can easily hijack the browser and force people to use this suspicious website. For the security experts, it is known as a potentially unwanted program (PUP)[1] and a browser hijacker.

Researchers detected two different domains that belong to the same SeachCompletion Search:

Searchcompletion.com,

Search.searchcompletion.com.

One of these websites is set as default search engine as soon as the hijacker enters the system. This results in annoying redirections every time you start browsing the web. Once you click on a link that is supposed to redirect you to a useful website, the Searchcompletion.com virus might interfere this action and make you visit a third-party site.

Searchcompletion.com is one of those websites that are officially created for searching the Internet but are also used for other purposes. On most of the occasions, such domains are blamed for giving altered search results for its users and making them visit those sites that seek to increase the number of their visitors. Of course, its owners do this for the monetization purposes.

However, Searchcompletion.com redirect problems are more than annoying. According to the researchers' team from Bedynet,[2] the hijacker might also redirect users to potentially dangerous websites. Thus, after one click, you might end up on tech support scam[3] or phishing site.

Undoubtedly, this activity should not be tolerated. If you suffer from these redirects and cannot customize your browser, you should remove Searchcompletion.com together with Complitlty extension. At the end of the article, you can find a detailed explanation how to do it manually.

Questions about Searchcompletion.com

However, our team suggests opting for the automatic Searchcompletion.com removal. For that, you have to obtain a professional anti-malware tool and run a full system scan with an updated program. We suggest dedicating this task for Reimage.

Searchcompletion.com is a questionable search engine that might deliver altered search results.Remove Searchcompletion.com from WindowsClick 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').Remove Searchcompletion.com from WindowsIf you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.Remove Searchcompletion.com from WindowsRight click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'Remove Searchcompletion.com from WindowsRight click on browsers' icon and select 'Properties'Remove Searchcompletion.com from WindowsSelect 'Shortcut' tab and delete 'http://isearch.babylon.com...' or other suspicious URLRemove Searchcompletion.com from Mac OS XCick 'Go' and select 'Applications'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Mac OS XClick on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Internet ExplorerClick on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Internet ExplorerRight click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Internet ExplorerDelete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changesReset Internet ExplorerGo to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button againRemove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeGo to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'Clear' buttonRemove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeOpen the start menu and select 'Task Manager'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeRight-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show upRemove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeFind Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeGo to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeFind Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Microsoft EdgeCopy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Mozilla FirefoxSelect 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of themRemove Searchcompletion.com from Mozilla FirefoxWhen in 'General' tab, delete malicious URL from 'Home Page' section or click on 'Restore to Default' button. Click 'OK' to save changesReset Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'Reset Mozilla FirefoxClick on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of timesRemove Searchcompletion.com from Google ChromeClick on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Google ChromeLook for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin iconRemove Searchcompletion.com from Google ChromeAfter clicking on menu and 'Settings', select 'Set pages'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsRemove Searchcompletion.com from Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'Remove Searchcompletion.com from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsReset Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on itReset Google ChromeClick on 'Reset' button to complete your removalRemove Searchcompletion.com from SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'Remove Searchcompletion.com from SafariGo to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-onsRemove Searchcompletion.com from SafariWhen in 'General', delete malicious URL and enter your desired domain nameReset SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'Reset SafariSelect all options and click on 'Reset' button

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Hijacker’s infiltration usually requires user’s participation

As we have mentioned, Searchcompletion.com is promoted by Complitly browser extension, which can either be downloaded manually or can get inside the PC together with other software. Mostly, these programs are freeware that is spread in a bundle with various components.

During freeware installation, you might be offered to install additional programs together with the primary app. However, to do so, you have to opt for Advanced/Custom installation, and that rarely happens. The majority of users rely on Recommended/Quick setup that does not openly disclose about “optional downloads.” Thus, you can avoid browser hijackers[4] if you be careful with software installation:

do not leave the tick near an agreement to change your default search engine.

Steps to wipe out Searchcompletion.com from the computers

If you are looking for manual Searchcompletion.com removal instructions, they are down below. But before you continue scrolling, please pay attention to the most important aspects of this procedure. First, you have to uninstall suspicious programs from the computer and then check each of the browsers installed on the PC. Finally, you have to reset the browsers.

Additionally, you can remove Searchcompletion.com automatically. We have mentioned at the beginning that this option requires using security software. Choose the tool you trust, update it and scan the device.

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What to do if failed?
If you failed to remove infection using Reimage, submit a question to our support team and provide as much details as possible.

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Delete Searchcompletion.com from Windows systems

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These instructions will help you to remove the hijacker manually:

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).

If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.

Uninstall Searchcompletion.com and related programs
Here, look for Searchcompletion.com or any other recently installed suspicious programs.

Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.

Remove Searchcompletion.com from Windows shortcuts
Right click on the shortcut of Mozilla Firefox and select Properties.

Go to Shortcut tab and look at the Target field. Delete malicious URL that is related to your virus.

Repeat steps that are given above with all browsers' shortcuts, including Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Make sure you check all locations of these shortcuts, including Desktop, Start Menu and taskbar.

Delete Searchcompletion.com from Safari

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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for Searchcompletion.com or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Open your Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu section. Here, select Preferences as it was displayed previously and select General.

Here, look at the Homepage field. If it was altered by Searchcompletion.com, remove unwanted link and enter the one that you want to use for your searches. Remember to include the "http://" before typing in the address of the page.

Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Searchcompletion.com removal process.